Data Operations Manager

About the role

Kpler is looking for a Data Operations Manager to lead its Maritime Data team. In this high‑impact leadership position you will shape how critical maritime datasets are collected, validated, and delivered, while building a high‑performing data team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of data professionals, fostering ownership and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen the team’s technical capabilities through enablement, knowledge sharing and development opportunities.
• Establish and continuously improve scalable data‑management and operational processes.
• Provide technical leadership across data workflows, including SQL, Python, ETL processes, APIs, data ingestion, automation and data validation.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to increase efficiency, scalability and reliability.
• Design, develop and maintain business logic and data‑validation frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with Data, Product, Engineering and Commercial teams to align data operations with product goals.

Required profile

• Passion for developing people and improving data operations.
• Hands‑on technical expertise combined with strong people‑leadership skills.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities, solve complex data challenges and build scalable solutions.
• Experience working with senior domain experts and specialists in maritime data.

Required skills

• SQL
• Python
• ETL processes
• APIs
• Data ingestion
• Automation
• Data validation